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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice to advisers and taxpayers on 14 May 2026 outlining its key areas of concern regarding research and development (R&D) tax incentive claims. The ATO has also updated its guidance on ensuring

Canada’s Department of Finance announced on 12 May 2026 that discussions will begin next month to modernise the income tax agreement between Canada and Australia. The current treaty, originally established in 1980, has been modified twice through

Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the 2026-27 federal budget in parliament on 12 May 2026. The 2026-27 budget outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform in Australia, focusing on supporting workers, incentivising business

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Recap of its Pillar Two April information session on 8 May 2026. In April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) hosted its third Pillar Two information session about implementing the global and domestic

Tax authorities across several jurisdictions are accelerating the rollout of compliance systems for the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, with new filing portals, technical specifications, deferrals and reporting procedures now being

Australia has opened lodgments for Pillar Two returns, allowing multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to begin filing ahead of the first deadline on 30 June 2026. This announcement was made on 5 May 2026. Taxpayers can now submit both the